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Artifact Number:
 B.08807

Object:
Fishhook, one piece
Matau

Material:
 Shell (pearl), plant

Dimensions:
 3.5 x 2.7 cm.

Origin:
 Pukapuka, Cook Islands, Polynesia

Comments:
 The fish hook is made from the shell of a black-lip oyster(Pinctada margaritifera). A piece of native cordage is still attached to the fish hook. Pearl shell hook given to Emory by R. D. Frisby for the Bishop Museum.



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